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If you’ve ever been surprised by your dentist taking your blood pressure before a cleaning or procedure, you’re not alone. While it may seem more appropriate for a medical doctor’s office, checking blood pressure at the dentist is actually an important part of providing safe, comprehensive care. Here are 4 reasons why your dental team is interested in this vital sign and why it matters to your overall health.

While the daylight hours can be quite busy and stimulating, the world tends to become much quieter and calmer at night. The lack of distraction this causes can make it quite difficult to ignore a toothache that seemed minor or negligible during the day, and this causes many people to lose valuable hours of sleep. Here’s a brief guide to how you can manage your discomfort and get some rest before calling your emergency dentist when their office opens the next day.

There are many reasons why people crunch on ice. Sometimes they need a cool, refreshing treat and don’t want to use the calories on popsicles. Maybe it’s boredom. In other cases, it can be a sign of a dangerous iron deficiency. But no matter the motivation, crunching ice cubes can be very bad for your teeth. Here’s what can happen if you’re not careful, and a few alternatives that can help create the same feeling without the dangerous side effects!

Your permanent teeth play an essential role in the quality of your daily life because you rely on them to grind food to be easily swallowed and digested, clearly formulate different words to communicate, and smile confidently to express emotions.

But how much do you really know about the pearly white mounds in your mouth? Continue reading to learn 4 fascinating facts about your teeth that you might not have already known!

Every good holiday party needs some scrumptious appetizers for guests to nibble on, but maybe you’re too burnt out on Halloween sugar to serve the classics. That’s fair, especially since too much sugar can lead to cavities!

Fortunately, there are more tooth-friendly holiday snacks out there than you might think – it just takes some out-of-the-box thinking. If you’d like some ideas for tasty treats that’ll keep you and your friends smiling, keep reading.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means you’re probably salivating just thinking of all the special holiday dishes you’re about to enjoy. You know what makes it possible to tear into the turkey and dig into the delicious buttery roles? That’s right – your teeth! You have plenty of reasons to say thanks to your teeth at the Thanksgiving table. Here’s why you should show them some appreciation this holiday season.

When people eat freely without gaining weight, they’re often said to have a fast metabolism, giving the impression that metabolism alone keeps them slim. However, metabolism involves more than just weight control. Research indicates that poor oral health can actually disrupt your metabolism. Read on to understand what metabolism is, how oral health impacts it, and get some tips on maintaining a healthy smile.

Everyone loves going on summer vacation, but not many people consider the possibility of a dental emergency happening on their trip. The sudden breaking of a tooth or the onset of a throbbing toothache are both excellent ways to ruin a vacation and can often be prevented by a timely visit to your dentist’s office. Here’s how scheduling your next dental appointment a few weeks before your trip can help you enjoy a pleasurable and memorable vacation this summer.

It can be hard to feel natural when you’re missing teeth. Your bite rests awkwardly, foods you used to love have become troublesome, your smile has a completely different vibe – and maybe you’ve even noticed some new wrinkles. Basically, life has just felt a little off lately.

So you’re in the market for a dental replacement. But you’re worried dentures won’t solve the problem. They can be loose, cumbersome, limiting – and more importantly, you’re too young for dentures! You’re absolutely right, and that’s why so many patients love dental implants. Keep reading to see how these replacements can help you maintain your youthful zeal.

Laughing gas has been portrayed hilariously but not accurately in a great many cartoons and comedy shows. The truth is that nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is a tried-and-proven form of sedation that rarely has any side effects. Dentists have used it for more than two centuries to help patients sit more comfortably through dental procedures like fillings. Here are a few facts about laughing gas so you can have a better idea of what to expect the next time you need it.